Vocations

The literal meaning of the word vocation is a "call." But a vocation is more than an ordinary call.

A vocation is a call from God, and anyone who has felt God’s call knows that the process is anything but simple. Click below to read words from our sisters on some reasons why they love being a Presentation Sister.

While most people think of a vocation as what they are called to do in life, it is important to understand that the most important call from God is the universal call to holiness.

If you think you may be called to vowed religious life, specifically as an apostolic woman, we invite you to engage us in conversation and discernment around this call.

"Becoming Presentation is a life-long accompanied journey in living the mission of Jesus with people made poor"

Becoming a Sister

The process of becoming a sister starts with discerning a vocation as a Presentation Sister. This can be broken down into four steps…

Pre-candidacy & Candidacy

If the Presentation way of life appears to be suited to you, you will be invited to begin the Pre-Candidacy program.

Pre-candidacy

This phase ordinarily lasts six months to a year and you will continue to be accompanied by a sister and meet regularly. You will be invited to local communities to experience our way of life in prayer, community and ministry. It is a phase that is more focused with the aim of helping you to grow in your sense of God, your desire to follow Jesus and to begin to come to know who we are as Presentation sisters.

Candidacy

The Candidacy Phase is between one and two years. You live in a Presentation Community where you become involved in the life and mission of the community and get a stronger sense of who we are as Presentation Sisters. You continue the work or study you were engaged in prior to entrance or seek out close work or educational sites if distance is an issue. You continue to be accompanied to deepen your sense of God and desire to follow Jesus.

Novitiate

“There is still one thing left for you: sell all that you have and distribute it to the poor and you will have a treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me.” Lk 18:22

The Novitiate Phase is ordinarily a two year period of withdrawal for theological reflection and opportunities for study and reflection on Scripture, the social teaching of the Church, prayer, Christian spirituality and religious life. You continue to be accompanied by a sister as you discern our Presentation way of life.

First Profession

First Profession is a time when you formally consent to the religious vows of Poverty, Chastity and Obedience as a vowed Sister. This phase lasts at least three years and no more than six years. You continue your accompanied journey to discern your call of making a lifelong commitment to the Presentation way of life. You are fully part of community life and involved in ministry to God’s people.

answering the call

Are you an apostolic woman and think you may be called to vowed religious life?

Start a conversation with us today.

Vocations

Becoming a Sister

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Further Discernment

Interviewing

Discernment Sessions